In obedience to the Word of God, I hereby commit myself to the goal of giving a good report. When this is not possible, I purpose to remain silent or to privately go to the person, confirm my goal, and explain the offense that would hinder me from giving a good report.

I hereby purpose to approach an offender in a spirit of genuine love; having first examined and corrected my own attitudes and actions. Only if I am unable to restore an offender, will I share the problem with others according to the principles of Scripture.

When I violate this goal, I purpose to ask forgiveness knowing that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.